Social Worker - Skilled Nursing

Freedom Village is a community with a consistent 5-star CMS rating. We have great staff to resident ratios and low staff turnover. You’ll join a team with a strong work ethic, with management and co-workers who want to make a positive impact in our residents’ lives.

The Social Worker is responsible that medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with polices and procedures and current Federal and State guidelines and regulations. This position serves as the licensed Social Worker for the HealthCenter . 

1. Develops a comprehensive social history and assessment of the resident that includes problems and strengths, special needs and preferences (social, religious and/or cultural) and the implications for the care plan.
2. Assists with the coordination of HealthCenter admissions and assessments.
3. Assists the resident/family with the transition to the new environment, orients the resident/family to the facility, services, limitations and resident’s rights.
4. Participates in the development of the individual’s care plan including the goals and approaches for the Social Services component.
5. Attends scheduled care planning conferences, addressing particular issues of schedule, treatment and environment, and encourages residents and family ( as appropriate) to participate in care planning conferences. 
6. Ensures that any Advanced Directives are complete and maintained and placed in resident charts.
7. Completes all mandatory documentation in a timely (determined) fashion as established by applicable regulations.
8. Maintains confidentiality of all admission information and resident records following HIPPA and the community’s Code of Ethics.
9. Maintains regular and on-going relationship with family to discuss needs or concerns, mediates issues that may arise between resident/family/staff.
10. Coordinates discharges/transfers to ensure the appropriateness and continuity of care. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in coordination with residents/families and multidisciplinary staff.
11. Provide/identify referral, agency and/or community resources to meet the needs of the resident/family.
12. Coordinate Support Groups, participates in policy decisions (as they affect resident life issues) and advocates for Residents Rights. 
13. Attends  Health Center Leadership meetings ( as appropriate ) including Quality Assurance meetings, Family Councils, etc.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor degree in Social Work, Gerontology or related field. 
2. At least 2 year’s experience, in a health care setting ( preferably Long Term Care)  working directly with residents and families.
3. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Must present a professional manner and be able to deal with situations that may be stressful. 

Salary:  $22.00/hour

Salary : $22